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JANUARY 16, 2013 MINUTES 1

Council Rock School District

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Newtown, Pennsylvania

Thursday, January 16, 2014

MINUTES- Public Meeting of Board of Directors

I. Call to Order- Mrs. Wendi Thomas, President, presided over the public monthly meeting of the Council Rock

Board of School Directors. She convened the meeting 7:31 p.m. at the Chancellor Center, 30 N. Chancellor

Street, Newtown, PA. The meeting was recorded by the Council Rock School District broadcast “live” in all five

municipalities. The following individuals were present:

School Board: Mrs. Wendi Thomas, President

Mr. Andy Block, Vice President

Mr. Richard Abramson, Esquire (arrived 7:55)

Mrs. Denise Brooks

Mr. Mark Byelich

Dr. Bill Foster

Mr. Jerold Grupp

Mrs. Kyle McKessy

Mrs. Patricia C. Vaccaro-Sexton

Mark J. Klein, Esquire, Superintendent

Donna Heverly, Acting Board Secretary

Robert Cox, Esquire, Solicitor

Staff: Mr. Barry Desko, Director of Secondary Education

Mrs. Joy McClendon, Director of Elementary Education

Dr. Charles Lambert, Director of Special Services

Mr. Robert Reinhart, Director of Business Affairs & Board Treasurer

Ms. N. Christine Trioli, Director of Human Resources

Mr. Matthew Frederickson, Director of Information Technology

Mr. Doug Taylor, Supervisor of Operations

II. Routine Actions

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Churchville student Taylor Fite. The National Anthem was played by the

Churchville Elementary School Sixth Grade Band Ensemble led by Mrs. Derham. The group also played “Bugler’s

Dream – Olympic Theme”

Secretary Heverly called the roll call and reported all members were in attendance with the exception of Mr.

Abramson. Mr. Abramson arrived to the meeting 7:55 p.m.

Student Advisory Board- CRHS-South Assistant Principal Mr. Charles Cassady introduced the student

representatives for various grade levels listed below. Mr. Cassady also reported Jack Wheatley, the representative

for the Class of 2016, was absent due to a conflict of a basketball game.

Class of 2014

Class of 2015

Class of 2017

MBIT

Olivia Anakwe

Jarett Rovner

Phylicia Wilkov

Gabrielle Leone


The students addressed various events and activities. Discussion included South’s yearbook of 2013 awarded one

of five schools nationwide as most outstanding yearbook in the Annual American Scholastic Press Association

Contest, South’s Vocal and Orchestra performing at the White House, CR Cares Day on Monday, January 20th

,

Winter Ball held November 23rd

, January 15th

Program Planning Night, participating in the ARISS Program, and

January 7th

MBIT Open House. Ms. Anakwe honored board members during School Board Recognition Month

presenting CRHS-South seat cushions to each member.

Report from Planning Committee Leadership

Mr. Klein introduced three of the four leaders of the Capital Planning Committee: Mr. Chris D’Aura, Ms. Heather

Brossman, and Mr. Tim Downs. He commended the leaders for their work and time devoted to the planning

process of Council Rock. Mr. Downs began by stating the committee has met to date three times. The committee

is now broken down into four subgroups. The four subgroups consist of: Finance and Budget led by Mr. Downs,

Community led by Ms. Brossman, Education and Strategic Planning led by Mr. D’Auria, and Facilities led by Mr.

Campbell. Mr. Downs continued by stating the subgroups are meeting separately to delve into the knowledge

provided by the administration and come up with three alternatives to meet the board’s objective. Ms. Bossman

and Mr.D’Auria also shared dates and times for the subcommittee meetings.

Superintendent’s Report

CR Education Week

Council Rock Education Week is scheduled for next week. A combination of classroom visitations and school

workshops are scheduled at individual schools for parents. Information on the programs offered at your child’s

individual school have been announced at each school through listservs and web postings. We look forward to

showcasing our classrooms next week.

CR Proposed 2014-15 Calendar

The 2014-15 school year calendar drafts are available on the front page of the Council Rock website at

www.crsd.org. Each of the proposed calendars will start school after Labor Day on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

There are two alternative calendars that present the spring break in different ways. The first has the traditional

week spring break. The second wraps a Monday and Tuesday holiday around Easter Sunday. If you have

comments about the calendar, you can send them to [email protected].

CR North Art Awards

The Council Rock High School North Art Department is pleased to announce that two of our students received

recognition at The Phillips Mill Youth Art Exhibition in New Hope Pennsylvania. The Phillips Mill Youth Art

Exhibition is very well-known and respected in the New Hope and national art community. CR North senior

Christi Kaplan took first place and senior Arielle Berk received an honorable mention for her 2D work. In

addition Lauren Schorr, Maya Wilson, and Eric Chen were juried into the show. For more information on this

Exhibition, visit the CRHS-North website.

CREF Green Recycling Fundraiser

Between January 13, 2014 and March 16, 2014, each school in Council Rock will be participating in a CREF-

Green Team recycling fundraiser. Bins will be available in all schools to collect: cell phones, inkjet cartridges,

laptop computers & netbooks, iPads & tablets, iPods & MP3 players, digital SLR cameras and lenses, digital

cameras & camcorders, handheld game systems, game consoles (Xbox, Wii, PS3), range finders & sky caddies,

GPS devices & radar detectors, eBook readers, mobile hotspots and MiFi devices, 4G USB air cards and graphing

calculators (cords and cables are accepted too!). Last year, this fundraised raised over $1,400 for CR Green Team

efforts and CREF grants! If you have any of these items, please donate them in the boxes in each school. Thank

you for your support of CREF. If you have any questions please contact [email protected].

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mailto:[email protected]



CR Cares Day and Kindergarten Registration

Mr. Klein invited Mrs. McClendon to speak concerning kindergarten registration and CR Cares Day. Mrs.

McClendon reported kindergarten registrations will begin for children who will be five years old by September 1,

2014. Registrations will take place on March 11 and 13th

from 6-7:30 p.m. and March 14th

from 1:30-3:30. There

is also a link on the website for kindergarten registrations for parents to review. Mrs. McClendon also shared

Monday, January 20th

is the 7th

Annual CR Cares Day to honor Martin Luther King. The event will be held at

CRHS-South and student volunteers in grade six and eight, as well as some high school students, will prepare

packages of food items to deliver to local food pantries and prepare care packages for the homeless. Churchville

Elementary third graders knitted hats and will also help assemble packages. Mrs. McClendon concluded the sixth

grade students had an opportunity to write an essay about “a day on and not off”. The winners of the essay contest

will be honored Monday.

Board Appreciation Month

Mr. Klein continued his report stating January is Board Appreciation Month:

Prior to tonight’s meeting, we took some time to celebrate the board with a small reception filled with notes,

posters and other items of appreciation from students across the district. The role of a School Director requires

long hours and often is thankless. My hope is these gestures are opportunities for us all to focus on what is the

most important role of a School Director – the students we all serve in Council Rock. Thank you for your time,

effort and service to our students and our school community.

Public Comment

Marilyn Scarpa-Co-President Education Foundation- Stated having busy three months ahead in fulfilling mission

helping bridge the community with education and affording innovation. Reminding people a Green Recycling

Fundraiser runs through March 14th., The third part of fourth part speaker series held February 26th

at CHS-N will

be presented to community in conjunction with Coalition of Healthy Youth titled “ Bullying – What you need to

know” presented by Christine Tinari with the Peace Praxis. Mrs. Scarpa expressed thanks to CRESPA for funding

this event. Last event will take place in April titled “Straight Talk for Parents”. The first big occasion will be

Monte Carlo Night with games, prizes and music held March 7th

at Upper Southampton Academy. Additional

information can be obtained on the website on left side of CRSD web under Education Foundation or

www.creducationfoundation.org.

III. Discussion Item

2014-2015 School Calendar First Look-Mr. Klein

Mr. Klein proposed due to feedback another calendar that wraps around the Easter Holiday splitting the week before

and after the Easter holiday. The website [email protected] enables the community to weigh in comments. The

calendar versions will be viewed and Mr. Klein will bring his recommendations from his feedback to the board in

February to decide which version to adopt. The point was stated the change does not alter the last day of school.

Board comment included to look forward in one or two years as to what implications there may be to future

calendars, to add the Monday after Easter holiday and add an extra day of school, how this change coordinates with

Middle Bucks Institute students and schedules, and placing the office staff calendar with the school calendar is

helpful.



Revised Board Policies - First Read-Mr. Klein

Mr. Klein discussed three board policy revisions before placing for board approval.

Policy 214 Graduation Requirements Policy conforms with the new Chapter 4 regulations on graduation in reference

to Keystone Exams, Chapter 4 revised graduation requirements, and adds language to students with disabilities.

Discussion included clarification of requirements on Keystone Exams, exams subject to funding, revisiting policy at

a later date pending approval of funding, request to see a table constructed with dates and exams to be implemented,

and the process of review for a new student who comes into the district in reference to the Keystone Exams.

Additional conversation referred to wording of approval of an early graduation request, board approval on the policy

each year, and no staffing implications on change of graduation requirement. Mr. Cox confirmed language of policy

and requirement of board ratification.

Policy 620 Maintenance of Fund Balance conforms to the new GASB Statement 54 requirements for fund balances

in excess of 5%. Question posed and Mr. Reinhart provided explanation on the term of assigned fund balance which

is an ongoing operational procedure and intended to be used by school district for a specific purpose such as

encumbrances to be paid for the next school year.

Policy 707 Use of Facilities Policy refers to review and approve fee schedule each June.

Mr. Klein will return policies 620 and 707 for board approval next board meeting.

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

December 5, 2013

December 19, 2013

B. Approval of Waivers of Expulsion Hearings

C. Approval of Special Services Agreements – Dr. Lambert

Lonzo Enterprises, LLC dba Freshman Solutions Kick Off Program

Buxmont

D. Approval of Treasurer’s Report

E. Approval of:

General Fund $1,556,693.39

General Fund - Payroll $9,380,267.86

Safe Schools Grant $ 5,029.50

Capital Reserve $24,028.27

Capital Projects $1,597,309.64


Self-Insurance Fund $45,464.74

Student Activities Fund $365,767.81

F. Additions, deletions, changes, exonerations and refunds to various tax

duplicates.

Discussion consisted of management of documents being used on probation clause and updated version to be reviewed by

board. Question posed if solicitor reviewed agreements in consent agenda. Mr. Cox stated contracts have been reviewed.

Mrs. Brooks moved, seconded by Mrs. McKessy, to approve by unanimous consent, the Consent Agenda, Items A through

F (Item A revised) as contained in the Attachments to the Agenda, subject to audit.

V. Items for Board Approval

1. Approval of Act 1 Index Resolution – Mr. Reinhart

The Administration recommends the approval of the Act 1 Resolution, as found in the Attachment, indicating to the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education, that Council Rock School District will limit local taxation to

an increase no greater than 2.1% compliant with the Act 1 Index.

Mr. Reinhart provided details by stating Council Rock is required by January 30th

to make a decision to seek exceptions to

increase taxes beyond the Act 1 index or pass a resolution to not seek any exceptions staying below the Act 1 index of

2.1%. Mr. Klein continued by clarifying the resolution places no obligation by the board to raise taxes by 2.1%. Council

Rock needs to inform the state according to statute of requirements to use our exceptions or pass a resolution stating we are

staying within the Act 1 index.

Mr. Block moved, seconded by Dr. Foster, with a roll call vote to unanimously approve the Resolution as stated below,

indicating to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education, that Council Rock School District will limit

local taxation to an increase no greater than 2.1% compliant with the Act 1 Index.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors of the Council Rock School District has determined that there will be no increase

in the rate of any tax for the support of its public schools for the 2014-2015 fiscal year by more than the Index established by

the Department of Education (Department) for the District;

WHEREAS, the Index for the District is 2.1%;

WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors of the Council Rock School District does hereby certify that the District will

comply with the procedures as set forth in Section 687 of the Public School Code as it relates to the annual budget for the

adoption of its proposed and final budgets;

WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors certifies that increasing any tax at a rate less than or equal to the established index

will be sufficient to balance its final budget;

WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors certify that the District will submit information on a proposed increase in the rate

of a tax levied for the support of the public schools to the Department on a uniform form prepared by the Department no later

than five (5) days after the adoption of this resolution;


WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors certify that a copy of this resolution adopted pursuant to Section 311 of the

Taxpayer Relief Act of Special Session No. 1 of 2005 will be sent to the Department no later than five (5) days after the

adoption of this resolution;

WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors recognize that the District shall not be eligible to seek referendum exceptions

under Section 333 (f) of the Taxpayer Relief Act; and,

WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors recognize that the Department shall compare the proposed percentage increase in

the rate of the tax with the index; within ten (10) days of the receipt of the information as required, the Department shall

inform the District whether the proposed tax rate increase is less than or equal to the index.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of School Directors of the Council Rock School District, as follows:

The Board of School Directors adopts this RESOLUTION on the 16th

day of January, 2014 indicating that it will not raise the

rate of any tax for the support of its public schools for the 2014-2015 fiscal year by more than the index established by the

Department of Education for the District of 2.1%.

DULY ADOPTED, by the Board of School Directors of the Council Rock School District, this 16th day of January, 2014.

Council Rock School District

Newtown, Pennsylvania

By: ________________________________

Wendi Thomas, Board President

ATTEST:

__________________________________

Donna Heverly, Acting Secretary

(SEAL)

2. Personnel Actions-Ms. Trioli

The Human Resources Department requests the Personnel Action recommendations stated below be approved as presented.

All candidates are, in the judgment of the administration, qualified for the position for which they are being recommended.

Dr. Foster moved, seconded by Mr.Grupp, approved by unanimous consent, the Personnel Actions as stated below.

COUNCIL ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT


PERSONNEL ACTIONS

January 16, 2014


I. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

A. Resignations No Actions Recommended

B. Retirements " "

C. Sabbatical Leave of Absence " "

D. Unpaid Leave of Absence " "

E. Assignment/Classification Change " "

F. Appointments " "

II. PROFESSIONAL STAFF


B. Retirements " "

C. Sabbatical Leave of Absence

1. Name: Allison Stern

Position: Science Teacher, Council Rock High School North

Reason: Restoration to Health

Effective: January 28, 2014 – June 20, 2014

D. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Name: Patricia Wargo

Position: CARES Counselor, Council Rock High School North

Reason: .4 Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: January 27, 2014- June 20, 2014

E. Compensated Leave of Absence No Actions Recommended

F. Assignment Ended " "

G. Assignment/Classification Change

1. Name: Patricia Wargo

Position: .6 CARES Counselor, Council Rock High School North

Reason: .4 Uncompensated Leave of Absence

Effective: January 28, 2014

H. Appointments

1. Name: Kimberly Bender

Education: Hartwick College; BA, Education

Widener University; M. Ed, Elementary Education

Experience: Autistic Support Teacher Assistant, Goodnoe Elementary, September

2010-Present

Certification: Elementary K-6

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: Goodnoe Elementary School

Status: Full Time Substitute

Compensation: Step 0; M+0; $55,311 (prorated)

Reason: Employee Leave (Belsak)

Effective: February 7, 2014


2. Name: Christine Dyszel

Education: Shippensburg University; BS, Business Administration

Holy Family University; M. Ed, Elementary Education

Experience: Per Diem Substitute Teacher, Council Rock School District; August

2011 - Present; Long Term Substitute Teacher, Council Rock School

District; February 2011-June 2011

Certification: Elementary K-6




Compensation: Step 0; M+6; $57,524.00 (prorated)

Reason: Employee Leave (McDermott)


3. Name: Danielle Gleason

Education: West Chester University; BS, Education

Experience: Student Teacher, Richboro Elementary School, Spring 2013

Certification: PreK-4, Special Education




Compensation: Step 0, B+0; $44,248 (prorated)

Reason: Employee Leave (Martin)


4. Name: Alissa Guest

Education: Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania; BS, Secondary Math Education

Experience: Per Diem Substitute Teacher, Council Rock School District; October

2012 - Present; Long Term Substitute Teacher, Council Rock School

District; April 2012-October 2012

Certification: Math 7-12

Position: Math Teacher

Location: Council Rock High School South


Compensation: Step 0, B+0; $44,248 (prorated)

Reason: Employee Leave (Gardner)

Effective Date: January 17, 2014

5. Name: Kathryn Lockett

Education: Towson University; BS, Elementary Education

Experience: Teacher, Grades 6, 7, 8, Saint Andrew School, August 2013-January

2014

Teacher, Grades 6 & 7, Saint Jude School, August 2011-August 2013

Teacher, Grade 6, Saint Katherine of Sienna School, August 2010-

August 2011

Certification: Elementary K-6, Middle Level Math 7-9

Position: Math Specialist

Location: Holland & Maureen M. Welch Elementary Schools


Compensation: Step 0; B+0; $44,248.00 (prorated)

Reason: Employee Leave (Smith)



I. Full Time Substitutes Continuing Employment

1. Name: Lori Bagnick

Position: .4 CARES Coordinator

Location: Council Rock High School North


Compensation: Step 0; M+24; $25,664.00 (prorated)

Reason: Employee Leave (Wargo)


2. Name: Denise Leutwyler


Location: Maureen M. Welch Elementary School


Compensation: Step 0; M+6; $57.524 (prorated)

Reason: Employee Leave (Fox)


A. Attainment of Professional Employee (Tenured) Status

In accordance with Sections 1101, 1108 and 1121 of the Public School Code, the following Temporary Professional

Employees have been certified by the District Superintendent as having fulfilled the necessary requirements to be

awarded a Professional (tenured) contract. As provided by the Public School Code of Pennsylvania, the attainment of

their status shall be recorded in the records of the Board and written notification shall be given to each employee.

1. Name: Stacy Ann Prescott

Position: .8 Special Education Teacher

Effective: August 27, 2013

III. SUPPORT STAFF


B. Retirements " "

C. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Name: Kimberly Bender

Position: Teacher Assistant


Reason: Uncompensated Leave of Absence

(accepted FTS teaching position at Goodnoe Elementary School)

Effective: February 7, 2014

2. Name: Donna Brooks

Position: Teacher Assistant-Special Education

Location: Richboro Elementary School

Reason: FMLA – Family Medical Leave



D. Appointments

1. Name: Katrin Bergiven

Position: Cafeteria Aide

Location: Holland Elementary School

Status: Regular Part-time Support Staff

Compensation: $15.22 hour/ 3.5 hours per day/ 177 days per year

Reason: Resignation (R. Johnson)


2. Name: Shannon Callahan-Bethman

Position: Teacher Assistant- Autistic Support

Location: Richboro Elementary School

Status: Regular Full-time Support Staff

Compensation: $19.93 per hour/ 7 hours per day/ 182 days per year

Reason: Reassignment (McFadden)


3 Name: Stephanie Pratt

Position: Temporary Teacher Assistant

Location: Council Rock High School South

Status: Temporary Full-time Support Staff

Compensation: $19.93 per hour/ 7 hours per day

Reason: Employee Leave (Sherlock)

Effective: December 9, 2013 – April 15, 2014

V. PROFESSIONAL GUEST TEACHERS as of January 1, 2014

Melinda Fuller

Allison Abey

Kristen Vincent

Katelyn Ortendahl

VI. SUPPORT STAFF SUBSTITUTES as of January 1, 2014

Jaime Donovan Virginia Saunders

Nicholas Ostash Sandra Sebestyen-Siscoe

Robert M. Montgomery Gary Scaramozzino

3. Approval of Early Graduation Applications from Council Rock High School North and South – Mr. Desko

Requests for early graduation for the Class of 2014 have been submitted for Board approval as contained in the

Attachments to this Agenda. All applicants will have met their specified requirements under Board Policy 217 in

Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies, Health and Physical Education, as well as completed the Graduation

Project, prior to graduation.

Mr. Byelich moved, seconded by Mr. Grupp, to approve by unanimous consent, with the exception of Mrs. McKessy not

seated, the Class of 2014 Early Graduation Applications, as contained in the Attachments to this Agenda.

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4. Approval of Change to Evening Library Hours at Council Rock High School North and Council Rock High School South

– Ms. McClendon

The Administration recommends the approval of a change in evening library hours at our two high schools to

accommodate students as they move from afterschool activities and clinic hours. The recommendation is to open libraries

for these additional hours.

Council Rock High School North (Thursday 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Council Rock High School South (Tuesday 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Current Hours

Council Rock High School North (Monday, Tuesday 2:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Council Rock High School South (Wednesday, Thursday 2:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Mr. Grupp moved, seconded by Mr. Byelich to approve by unanimous consent the Personnel Action below to increase

library hours at Council Rock High School North and Council Rock High School South at a total additional cost of

$2,400.00, subject to audit.

COUNCIL ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT


PERSONNEL ACTIONS

January 16, 2013

I. AUTHORIZATION FOR ASSIGNMENT CHANGE

1. Position: Evening Library Assistants

Location: Council Rock High School North & South

From Work Year: 10 Months/7 hours per day/2 days per week

To Work Year: 10 Months/7 hours per day/2 days per week plus an additional 3 hours 1

day per week

Pay Rate: In accordance with CRESPA contract wage schedule

Effective Date: ASAP

Reason: Increase of 3 hours per week to both library assistants in order to offer

evening library hours on Tuesday and Thursday at our two high schools

to accommodate students as they move from afterschool activities and

clinic hours.

5. Rejection of Laptop Computers Bid #13-50 – Mr. Frederickson

Description: 38 Laptop PCs with 4 year parts and labor next day on-site warranty

Reason: There was an error in the bid specification regarding the specific type of laptop. This will be corrected, and the

bid will be reissued.

Mr. Abramson moved, seconded by Mr. Block, roll call taken to unanimously reject the 2013-2014 Laptop Computers

Bid #13-50, subject to audit.

VI. Board Topics

Mrs. Thomas stated a new category called Board Topics will be added to the agenda. The board met on January 4th

for

a retreat. Mr. Block summarized what was discussed at the retreat conveying the board’s priorities for the district and

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how to set goals against priorities to continue to move the district forward . The power point presentation provided the

framework for priorities and goals. A summary of priorities were divided into groups of: Academic Standards,

Finance, Facilities, Personnel, and Policy, Community & Legislative. Ideas were consolidated and summarized within

each group. Board discussion entailed each committee chair communicate with the administrative liaison to review

priorities discussed within the specific group choosing two or three goals gathering feedback to report to board. A

general consensus agreed Council Rock’s culture should be considered and involved when setting goals. Request made

for Mr. Klein to gather feedback from administrators with regard to goals. Additional dialog included an interest in

developing and charter an Employee Relations Committee and the Board meeting for another workshop to be

determined.

VII. Committee Reports

Mrs. Thomas appointed Mr. Abramson to chair the Policy Committee.

Academic Standards Committee

Mrs. Brooks- Reported the January 2nd

meeting was cancelled due to snow. The February 6th

meeting at 6:00 p.m.

will be on curriculum connector and 7:30 p.m. will entail an update on innovations and technology.

Facilities Committee

Mrs. McKessy- Reviewed regular updates in terms on status of construction, capital projects. An updated Capital

Improvement document was distributed to the board. Commended the staff for a good job due to the weather

conditions. Next meeting on January 23rd

will be regular updates and a presentation from Decision Insight.

Finance Committee

Dr. Foster-Last meeting took place on 12/18. Discussed operating results for year and how budget performed against

what was projected, being a percent or less of budgeted items. Reviewed financial projections for future based upon

liabilities that are expected. Also reviewed Act 1 budget timelines. Next Meeting will be January 23rd

to include the

topics of: presentation of audited financial statements for the last budget year, update on bond issues for the capital

program, and discussion of public information available from Pennsylvania Department of Education which can be

used to compare Council Rock’s budget to other school districts. This comparison can be used as part of the

benchmarking activity listed on the board’s goal draft.

MBIT Committee

Dr. Foster-Reported open house took place on January 7th

with good attendance. Interesting to observe teachers pitch

program to prospective students. A presentation by Skills USA government officers was held during the meeting.

Currently do not have a president of the MBIT executive council and will be addressed at the next meeting. Dr. Foster

is currently acting president.

Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22 Committee

Mrs. Sexton- The IU met in November and will meet again on January 21st.

VIII. Solicitor’s Report – Rob Cox, Esq.

Mr. Cox reported an informational session was held on January 4th

during which neither deliberation or voting

occurred. An executive session was held this evening to discuss matters that are in litigation and personnel matters.

IX. Public Comment

Joanne Hinton- Richboro- Thanked the board for acknowledging issue of library hours and acting so quickly.

Questioned if Keystones exams were approved by State Legislature. Mr. Klein responded by explaining the

legislature in 2011 voted to act on Keystone exam along with variety of other things. It included ten exams. The

Board of Education then began their regulatory process to implement the statute set. Currently Board of Education

has only implemented three of ten exams. Two are currently in process subject to financing. The remaining five are

undetermined at this time. Mrs. Hinton continued by thanking the board while it is Board Recognition Month.


X. Board Comment

Mrs. Thomas- Thanked Mr. Block for all the work completed on this evening’s board presentation. Additionally

thanked all board members for their time and effort.

Mr.Byelich- Acknowledged the passing of Mr. Borsavage on January 10, 2014. Mr. Borsavage was a longtime teacher

and coach at Council Rock.

Mrs. Brooks-Supports the extended library hours. Interested in considering buses move to the time of 5:00 instead of

4:00. Would like to know what implications there may be when creating next year’s budget.

For your attention:

Tax Adjustments and Refunds

Board Calendar

IU Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22

Facilities Committee Meeting Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

The Chancellor Center

Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, January 23, 2014

Immediately Following the Facilities Meeting


Academic Standards Committee Meeting Thursday, February 6, 2014

Agenda Topics

Curriculum Connector at 6:00 p.m.

Technology’s Impact on Classroom Instruction at 7:30

p.m. During the Board Meeting


Agenda Board Meeting Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.


MBIT Executive Committee Meeting Monday, February 10, 2014 at 5:30 PM

Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

Planning Committee Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM


Regular Board Meeting Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.


Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna Heverly, Acting Board Secretary

Council Rock Board of School Directors

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